On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John Longshore and Barry McKnight, broadcast live from Montgomery Regional Airport, where excitement is in the air as Troy and Alabama State fly out for their NCAA Tournament matchups. John and Barry break down Troy’s first-round showdown against Kentucky, debating whether the Trojans’ guard play can […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the guys chat with Big Blue Nation’s Dick Gabriel, who gives the Kentucky perspective—fans are optimistic but still side-eyeing head coach Mark Pope’s postseason history. With point guard Lamont Butler back, Kentucky looks stronger, but Troy’s fast-paced, aggressive style could make things interesting. Meanwhile, Auburn and Alabama’s March […]

More than 2 million people are employed in Alabama, a record high for the state, Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today. Pacing that number is the increase in the percentage of “prime-age workers,” Reed said.

On this episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the power struggle shaping college football, where the SEC and Big Ten are calling the shots and everyone else is just trying to keep up. With talks of a 16-team playoff expansion, automatic bids, and even multiple conference title games, it’s clear that […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts take a deep dive into the changing landscape of college football, where the SEC and Big Ten continue to flex their muscle, pushing for more guaranteed spots in a potential 16-team College Football Playoff. John and Barry joke about how the ACC and Big 12 feel […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts cover Alabama’s huge 111-73 victory over Mississippi State, fueled by 22 made three-pointers and a dominant offensive performance. Mark Sears led the charge with five threes as Alabama built an early lead and never looked back. Mississippi State’s defensive lapses allowed Alabama to dictate the pace, […]

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (R-N.Y.), speaking Wednesday, torpedoed the bill’s chances by refusing the eight Democratic votes needed against a 53-seat GOP majority, weakened by Rand Paul’s (R-KY) fiscal hawk “no," warning of a Friday midnight shutdown unless Republicans back his bipartisan April 11 CR plan

The Trump economy is months old, stop pretending he is responsible for the current state of things. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry cover Troy clinching the Sun Belt Tournament title with a 94-81 victory over Arkansas State, earning an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. Coach Scott Cross was praised for key defensive adjustments, helping Troy secure a projected No. 14 seed in Milwaukee. The SEC Tournament […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry talk through Troy clinching the Sun Belt Tournament Championship with a 94-81 victory over Arkansas State, securing an automatic NCAA Tournament bid! With bracket projections placing Troy as a 14-seed, the conversation shifts to SEC Tournament matchups in Nashville, where Auburn and Alabama are top […]

State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) has proposed four tax cut bills that are projected to save Alabama families $314.6 million yearly by lowering grocery taxes to 2%, doubling the retirement income exemption to $12,000, and easing income tax burdens through expanded deductions

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive right into Alabama pulling off a 93-91 double-overtime victory over Auburn!  They discuss win closed out the SEC regular season with a statement win. Johni Broome’s 34-point effort kept Auburn in the game, but Chad Baker-Mazara’s ejection and Alabama’s dominance on the offensive glass […]

Should U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pursue Alabama’s governorship in 2026, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall stands out as a formidable Senate candidate with high name recognition and a proven ballot record, as does Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh’s advantage of running while retaining her current post and deep conservative ties

The regular season of college basketball in the SEC wrapped up on Saturday afternoon, but the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers had one last classic in them before teams get ready for the postseason. Though the game did not have extremely high stakes due to the Tigers already having wrapped up an SEC regular […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.

This week following reports of Tommy Tuberville’s increasing interest in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, a new political reality could take shape: His U.S. Senate seat could be an open race on the ballot in just over a year.  RELATED: Ainsworth: ‘Looks like the 2026 governor’s race may be shaping up to be […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry preview Alabama vs. Auburn at Neville Arena, where Auburn enters as an 8.5-point favorite with a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed on the line. Alabama, having lost four of its last six games, looks to rebound and solidify its own tournament positioning. The […]

President Donald Trump, after imposing sweeping 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, issued an executive order pausing duties on USMCA-compliant goods until April 2, covering about 50% of Mexican and 38% of Canadian imports as per a White House official, while maintaining full tariffs on non-compliant items and doubling down on China

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry break down Alabama’s 99-94 loss to Florida, marking their fourth defeat in six games and further jeopardizing their NCAA Tournament seeding. Defensive struggles and Alex Condon’s dominant performance exposed Alabama’s weaknesses, making an SEC Tournament title their only path to a No. 1 […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer says "nah" to town halls

President Donald Trump, who boasted of automakers’ enthusiasm in a recent address to Congress, backtracked by delaying 25% auto tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month after Ford, GM, and Stellantis executives argued on a call that the levies, enacted earlier this week, would favor foreign competitors, prompting White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to highlight Trump’s responsiveness to industry pressure

In today’s episode, John and Barry break down Auburn’s 78-71 loss to Texas A&M, which ended their SEC road winning streak but had no impact on their No. 1 SEC Tournament seed. With Janai Broom struggling again, speculation grows over injuries or strategic rest before March Madness. Meanwhile, Alabama faces Florida in a must-win game […]

"America is back," according to President Donald Trump in his speech that was framed around the "Renewal of the American Dream" after 43 days big swings on the economy, border funding pushes, and peace plans, greeted by conservative applause and "USA" chants, while Democrats like U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.) boycotted and others in pink protested policies affecting women